June 30, 2026

2023 Ohio State DE Target Keon Keeley Commits To Alabama

© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation The top-rated defender becomes the latest priority target to pledge his services to the Crimson Tide instead of the Buckeyes. Although he was one of the top remaining targets on Ohio State’s board, Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep five-star defensive end Keon Keeley committed to Alabama on Monday afternoon. The 6-foot-6 and 242-pound Keeley, who is considered the top-rated edge defender and No. 6 prospect overall in the class of 2023, was in Columbus for the season-opening win over Notre Dame and the win over Wisconsin a few weeks later, giving him a chance to spend time with defensive line coach Larry Johnson. However, the Crimson Tide were the perceived favorite to land his commitment once he reopened his recruitment from the Fighting Irish in August, and his decision to attend their regular-season finale against Auburn rather than Ohio State’s game against Michigan seemingly…

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